In parallel with the Euro, the Copa América started several days ago in the United States. Apart from the host country, in difficulty since its recent defeat against Panama (2-1), no favorite has missed its debut for the moment. This is also the case for Argentina. Title holders, the Albiceleste intend to recover their crown within a few weeks. In a tough group, the Argentinians won their first two matches against Canada (2-0) and Chile (1-0).
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Facing Peru this Sunday (2am), Lionel Messi’s team will be looking to make it three. However, the latter could well be deprived of the Pulga for the rest of the competition. This is in any case what Walter Samuel, assistant to Lionel Scaloni, said in a press conference this Friday who confirmed his absence against the Peruvians: “Leo (Messi) had a problem in the last game and he won’t be there. We’ll see how he is day by day (…) We’re not worried at all about Messi’s absence, but we don’t want to look further ahead. The team reacted when he wasn’t there. He himself is happy when he’s not there and the team plays well.» Argentina holds its breath.
Pub. the 28/06/2024 22:02
Updated on 29/06/2024 09:44
